MDANTSANE. AmaZulu overcomes Chippa United with a 2-0 win with a goal from J. Dion (60′) and a goal from M. Gumede (81′).
The match was played at the Sisa Dukashe Stadium stadium in Mdantsane on Sunday and it started at 3:30 pm local time. The referee was Thabo Mkhabela with the assistance of Abi Kamohelo Ramutsindela and Luyanda Nondala. The 4th official was Buyisile Ngqambiyana. The weather was rainy with thunderstorm. The temperature was pleasant at 19.9 degrees Celsius or 67.78 Fahrenheit. The humidity was 94%.
Match Statistics
- 0 Ball Possession 0
Shots
- 5 Total 6
- 1 On Target 3
- 4 Off Target 3
- 0 Shots blocked 0
- 105 Attack 86
- 29 Dangerous attack 35
- 0 Ball safe 0
- 0 Penalties 0
- 0 Corners 0
Fouls
- 0 Yellow Cards 1
- 0 Double Yellow 0
- 0 Red Card 0
Other
- 3 Substitutions 3
The overall ball possession was the same with both teams controlling the ball for 50% of the time.
Ball possession
The ball possession was not so different. Chippa United was in possession of the ball for 0% of the time vs. AmaZulu that controlled the ball for 0% of the time.
Attitude and shots
AmaZulu had a more offensive attitude with 35 dangerous attacks and 6 shots of which 3 were on target. This is one of the reasons why AmaZulu won the match.
Chippa United shot 5 times, 1 on target, 4 off target. On the other side, AmaZulu shot 6 times, 3 on target, 3 off target.
Cards
Chippa United received 1 yellow card (R. Pfumbidzai). On the opposite side, AmaZulu received 1 yellow card (Mxolisi Kunene).
Match Timeline
Standings
After this contest, Chippa United will stay with 24 points like Moroka Swallows to hold in the 13th place. Talking about the opposition, AmaZulu will have 28 points to sit in the 8th place.
Next matches
In the next match in the Premier League, Chippa United will play away with Marumo Gallants FC on the 23rd of April with a 1-1 head to head record.
AmaZulu will host Moroka Swallows on the 1st of April with a 10-7 head to head record in favor of AmaZulu (6 draws).
Chippa United – Formation
Chippa United
89'
90'
Chippa United started with a 4-4-1-1 line-up (4-4-1-1).
The manager Morgan Mammila decided to play with the following team: Stanley Nwabali, Zuko Mdunyelwa, Sirgio Kammies, Roscoe Pietersen, Azola Ntsabo, Thabiso Lebitso, Siphesihle Mkhize, Siphelele Luthuli, Ronald Pfumbidzai, Ronaldo Maarman and Etiosa Godspower Ighodaro.
The home team had on the bench: Lloyd Junior Kazapua, Abdi Banda, Brooklyn Poggenpoel, Trevor Mathiane, Justice Chabalala, Meshack Maphangule, Shaquille Abrahams, Elmo Kambindu and Decide Akana Chauke.
Substitutions
Chippa United made 3 changes: R. Maarman for Elmo Kambindu (46′), T. Lebitso for Shaquille Abrahams (80′) and S. Kammies for Decide Akana Chauke (89′).
AmaZulu – Formation
AmaZulu
81'
AmaZulu started with a conservative line-up (4-4-2).
Romain Folz played with: Veli Mothwa, Mbongeni Gumede, Ramahlwe Mphahlele, Veluyeke Zulu, Riaan Hanamub, Guily Manziba, Repo Malepe, George Maluleka, Hendrick Ekstein, Sede Junior Dion and Gabadinho Mhango.
The following players were sitting on the bench: Jody February, Sandile Khumalo, Sibusiso Mabiliso, Ethan Brooks, Mxolisi Kunene, Keagan Buchanan, Larry Bwalya, Bongi Ntuli and Lehlohonolo Majoro.
Substitutions
AmaZulu made 4 changes: Guily Manziba for Mxolisi Kunene (52′), Hendrick Ekstein for E. Brooks (80′), Gabadinho Mhango for Sandile Khumalo (80′) and Junior Dion for Bongi Ntuli (80′).
Results of the day
These are the results of the day in the Premier League.
- Marumo Gallants FC – TS Galaxy – 0-0
- SuperSport United – Golden Arrows – 2-1
- Chippa United – AmaZulu – 0-2
- Stellenbosch – Mamelodi Sundowns – 1-1
